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What are your dates? Easter Sunday? President's Week? Yes, that rate is accurate.

 

September? That rate is way out of line.

 

Your time frame would help.

OK that may explain it. Picking up 12/30 returning 12/31. I'll still check around though. Thanks.

If over 24 hours = 2 day rental. Check gasbuddy dot com for gas - the closest station to the airport used to be double $$ per gallon and did not have prices posted on sign.

 

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Picking up Saturday 8 am returning Sunday 7 am. I'll check gasbuddy. Thanks

If you are renting a van or SUV it will cost a lot more than a mid size car

how many people are in your party ?

Standard size vehicle, 4 people

Who did you book the car rental through? You may want to shop around.

Budget. Through a "discounted" site. I will shop around. Thanks.

Just booked post cruise rental. Ship returns on a Saturday. Flight on Sunday. Picking up at Port Canaveral and returning rental at Airport. Cost is just over $200. I was thinking it would run around $70 or $80. Is it always this expensive for a one day rental if returning at an Airport?

I'm only on the third page so I don't know if this has been asked or answered. You mentioned you had Bitter and Blanc and you also mentioned you were on a 7 and 8 day cruise. Was the Bitter and Blanc on the 7 day, 8 day, or both? It is very gracious of you to start a thread like this and to answer promptly while on your vacation.

Just found out they will be starting service from my local airport. I got excited.... then I started reading reviews.... No Thank You. I'd rather fly to/from my cruise having peace of mind. Seems people start jumping on cheap flights without doing research first and be in for a rude awakening. I won't get caught in that trap.

Great Review!!! Love Love Love your writing style. I see both you and Jamman will be cruising in October. I will be very entertained with great reviews leading up to my cruise on the Magic in December.

I doubt many have stayed at both (neither have I) so a fair comparison is difficult!

 

It really depends on what you are looking for and the rooms you are getting! Being a Hampton Inn frequent guest wherever we travel and knowing the Cocoa Beach property rather well, it is my natural choice BUT:

 

To compare the two hotels is a long discussion when considering distance from the beach, location, what's nearby, room types and shuttle/cruise parking. May I suggest you start with these two detailed descriptions and pictures:

 

Guide to the Comfort Inn for Cruisers

Guide to the Hampton Inn for Cruisers

Thank You. Sorry for wording it incorrectly because I wasn't particularly looking for those who have stay at both. Rather, those who have stayed at either/or and their positive or negative experience at which ever one of these hotels they stayed at.

I think I've narrowed my search down to Hampton and Comfort. Looking for positives and/or negatives of each hotel. We will have a rental car. Family of 4 with 2 teenage boys,

OK thanks. I've been checking. I didn't know if it was a specific time they would open up the options. We're cruisng on the Magic/Port Canaveral.

I have a cruise booked for December. How soon does Carnival allow you to pick a check in time/window. I've filled out most of my online documents but it's not giving me a check in option. Could it be it's just too early and they want to get a certain amount of cabins booked so most can get a fair chance at choosing a time that fits for them??? After final payment date???

Yay! Dr. E!! Score!

I second that....... Whoopie!!!!!!!!! Have heard great things about him and was hoping he was on my December cruise.

Thank You Everyone.

What is the earliest flight you have made out of Orlando? Looking at a 12 noon flight but not sure if that is too early.

You do such excellent reviews. I enjoy reading them. I see in your signature your are cruising on Magic in October. Do you think you will do a review on her? My family will be on the Magic during Christmas.

Planning on being on the Magic in December. Sure hope Dr E will be there as I've heard a lot of positive about him.

A few years back I was in an elevator with an older man walking with a limp and cane. It was just him and I. He asked if I would zip his zipper up for him. I kindly said no. (could you imagine me zipping up his zipper at the same exact instant the elevator door opened with guests waiting to enter.... not a good sight)

For those of you that have taken the western (Cozumel, Belize, Mahogany Bay, Costa Maya) which side of the ship offers the best balcony view when in ports. When I booked, I choose a port side not even thinking about the view. If starboard side is better i'm not sure if I can change without a fee.

Love Love Love this review. You have a very entertaining writing style. My family is thinking about booking a Magic cruise next year in December so i'm glad I came upon your review. I now have to go and read your first Magic review. You look great for your age. I turned your age (47) on your husbands birthday (Oct 13th).

Looking forward to reading more. We are thinking about booking the Magic for next year in December and want to learn as much as we can before we actually book.

Is there a shared shuttle that will pick up from MCO to PC Hotel and also pick up from cruise terminal to MCO? How much usually are shared shuttles per person? We are a family of 4. Our next option would be to rent a car but was trying to give hubby a break from driving but also trying to save a few $$$. Just weighing my options. TIA

Guy's burger is by far the worst, so over rated.

I myself wouldn't say by far the worst, but it is definitely over rated in my opinion.

Thanks for the replies.

It's been 5 years since I've cruised. I'm not quite sure how I dressed to board the ship or if I changed clothing for dining. If I wear shorts to board do I have to pack other clothing in carry-on for the dining room just in case my luggage isn't at my room in time to get dressed?